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WATCH ANALYZER
USER GUIDE
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GENEVA
CONTENTS
PAGE 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 4
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
WATCH POSITIONNING
PAGE 5
ACTIVATION
PAGE 6
USE
PAGE 7
QUICK MEASUREMENT
PAGE 8
COLLECTION
PAGE 9
CALIBRATION
PAGE 10
FEATURES
PAGE 11
WARRANTY
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS
LIABILITY
GENERAL INFORMATION
WATCH ANALYZER,
EXPERIENCE YOUR WATCH
Watch Analyzer is a instrument that enables you to make a full check up of
your mechanical watches, made up of an Android or iOS application and a
watch stand with an integrated electronic measuring system.
PACKAGE CONTENTS - One watch stand
- One connecting cable
- One user guide with the activation code
- One carrying case
Watch Analyzer allows you to measure several of your watch’s key elements:
Frequency : The number of vibrations produced by the watch’s
balance per hour. The higher the frequency, the more precise the
balance. The vibrations made by the balance produce a watch’s ticking. Frequency is measured in a/h (alternance per hour).
Rate variation : The rate performance indicates the deviation of
your movement, running either too fast or slow, in seconds per day.
For the record, a chronometer certified by the COSC should have
an average rate of between -4 and +6 seconds per day. The rate is
measured in s/d (seconds per day).
Beat error : Indication of an asymmetrical oscillation of the balance
wheel. A “perfect” movement should have a beat error of 0ms, and
if it doesn’t, the balance wheel is oscillating further in one direction
than in the other. The beat error is measured in ms (milliseconds).
Amplitude (of the balance spring) : The amplitude values of today’s
watches are around 270° - 310°. With age, the lubricants break
down and this value progressively decreases over time. The amplitude is measured in ° (degrees).
Lift angle: When listening to the sound produced by a watch, we
only hear its ticking. However, the sound of a watch’s beat is more
complex and each “tick” is made up of three different pulses.The
angle that the balance wheel travelled between the first and third
noise is called the “lift angle”. The lift angle is a geometric feature of
a movement and is used to calculate the balance wheel’s amplitude.
If you don’t know the lift angle of your movement, you can find it
thanks to the link below:
http://www.lepsi.ch/lift-angle/
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INSTRUCTIONS
FIRST TIME USE :
Preparing for measurement (Only to be done once) :
- Install the application on your tablet/smartphone.
- Calibrate your tablet/smartphone (see page 9).
Start measuring
- Place the watch on the Watch Analyzer stand.
- Connect the stand to your mobile device using the 3.5 mm cable
provided.
- Using your mobile device, click on quick measurement and then
click start
- After 30 seconds, it’s finished. All that’s left for you to do is read
the results of the measurement.
INSTALLING THE APPLICATION
iOS installation (iPhone, iPad, iPod)
Log in to the Apple Store, search “LEPSI Watch Analyzer”, and install
the application.
Android intallation
Log in to the Google Play Store, search “LEPSI Watch Analyzer”, and
install the application.
POSITIONING THE WATCH
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Take the cushion from
the stand, attach the
watch on the cushion
Squeeze the sides of
the cushion to easily
place it back in the
stand
Plug the cushion to
your mobile device
using the 3.5mm
cable provided
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ACTIVATION
Before running the application, you need to activate the application on
your mobile device.
TO RUN THE ACTIVATION, YOUR MOBILE DEVICE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO THE INTERNET.
To activate the application you need to enter the code given with your
Watch Analyzer.
1 - First device to be activated
- Make sure the check button “First device“ is ON.
- Enter the activation code given with your Watch Analyzer.
- Click on Send.
- A message box will appear : Enter and confirm your Email address.
Please, make sure you enter a valid email. This address will be asked for
further installation on other devices.
2 - Activation on other devices
-
Make sure the check button “First device“ is OFF.
Enter the activation code given with your Watch Analyzer.
Enter the email address used for the first activation.
Click on Send.
In case of troubles, you can contact us at : [email protected]
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SIX MEASURING POSITIONS
The cushion rotates 360°.
Four notched positions
are possible:
- Dial on top
- Dial underneath
- Crown on left
- Crown on right
Inverting the stand,
two positions:
- Crown on top
- Crown underneath
USE
Quick
measurement
Allows quick
measurement without
configuration.
Collection
Calibration
This feature allows
you to save
your watches’
measurement results,
allowing you to
keep track of your
collection over time.
Connect your mobile
device to the internet
and let the Watch
Analyser calibrate itself
using atomic clocks
around the world.
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QUICK MEASUREMENT
STARTING A MEASUREMENT : Click Start and let the application do the
rest.
STOPPING A MEASUREMENT : In the normal mode, the measurement
will stop automatically. In the continual analysis mode, you need to click
Stop.
Lift angle : The lift angle is a characteristic of a watch’s calibre. This angle
is used to calculate the amplitude. For most calibre this angle is around
50° and is provided by the watch manufacturer. To precisely measure the
amplitude, enter the lift angle of the calibre being measured.
3 - Watchmaker dashboard
Bring together all the important
information necessary to check the
accuracy of your watch :
Frequency (a/h)
Rate variation (s/d)
Beat error (ms)
Amplitude (degrees)
2 - Six measurement positions
Watch Analyzer allows you to
save the performance results in
each of the 6 positions: Dial up/
down, Crown left/down/right/up.
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1 - Duration
Select the desired measurement time:
10s, 30s, 45s, 60s, 120s.
The higher the duration, the more
precise the measurement.
CHART
In the continual analysis mode, a chart
will appear that allows you to determine
the rate performance of your watch in
real time.
Normal curve : Average rate performance of the watch.
Dotted curve : Current rate of the last
10s, 30s, 45s, 60s and so on, according
to the selected duration.
COLLECTION
Using this mode, you have the possibility of measuring your whole collection and obtaining a complete history of measurements for each watch.
The purpose of this function is to detect if a malfunction occurs over time.
To add a new watch, select + at the top right of the screen.
3 - Consult measurement history
To see the overview of all
1 - Picture of the watch
Two possibilities, take a photo
using your mobile device or
choose an existing photo.
This allows you to find a
watch in your collection
in the blink of an eye.
2 - Average rate
performance of
the watch
Calculation of the
average rate performance
of the watch.
4 - Measurement history
for each position
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CALIBRATION
Watch Analyzer is connected to atomic clocks in order to test and calibrate
its time base. This way, the Watch Analyzer guarantees exceptional measurement quality up to the highest standards of professional horologists.
To do this, simply connect your mobile device to the internet and begin
the calibration by clicking Start.
2 - Stabilisation
Activate the 20-second
stabilisation for a more
precise measurement.
1 - Calibrating your
mobile device
To obtain a precise measurement,
calibrating your Watch Analyzer
is IMPERATIVE. Connect to the
internet, start the calibration and
wait 30 minutes or 3 hours (select
your calibration mode). You only
need to do this for first time use or
if you ever reinstall the system.
3 - Continual Analysis Analysis does not stop, useful
for checking rate performance
over a long period.
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FEATURES
Compatibility
iOS 8.2 and higher (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch)
Android 4.4 and higher
Measurement
Automatic vibration detection: 14,400 - 36,000 a/h
Rate performance: 0.1 s/d resolution
Amplitude: 1 ° resolution
Beat error: 0,1 ms resolution
Calibation via atomic clocks
Weight and dimensions
250 g
73 x 60 x 80 mm
Connectors
4 poles - Jack 3,5 mm
Materials
«U» stand: steel epoxy paint, 304L polished stainless steel
Cushion: bullhide leather
Carrying case: cotton
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WARRANTY
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Watch Analyzer is guaranteed for 3 years after the purchase date
against all manufacturing defects. The warranty is only valid upon
presentation of proof of purchase or a valid receipt.
WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS
Damages due to normal wear and tear such as scuffs, scratches,
marks, cuts, colour fading, etc. are not covered by the warranty.
Damages caused by misuse or improper use of the product such as
mishandling, shock, breakage, etc. are not covered by the warranty.
Damages caused by using the product in poor environment conditions such as humid places, exposure to water, to vibrations or to
sources of high heat, etc. will not be covered by the warranty.
LIABILITY
LEPSI may in no case be held responsible for harm caused by
misuse of the Watch Analyzer measurement system or for damage
caused to watches, goods or people.
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Published on April 16th 2015
For more information
www.lepsi.ch